DIY
How Much Stain Do You Need?
Calculate gallons of stain for decks, fences, and furniture based on surface area and wood type.
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Coverage
Smooth: 80-120 sq ft/L। Rough: 50-80। Always 2 coats। 200 sq ft: ~5-6L। Asian Paints WoodTech, Pidilite: popular brands। Indian climate needs UV + moisture protection।
Teak Care
Teak oil for indoor furniture: best protection। Outdoor: marine varnish। Reapply outdoor annually (monsoon damage)।
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
The single biggest staining mistake: not cleaning and prepping the surface. Stain applied over dirt, mildew, or old flaking stain will peel within a year. Power wash, let dry completely (48+ hours), and sand smooth before staining. Prep is 70% of the job — the actual staining is the easy part.
Frequently asked questions
200 sq ft?▾
5-7 litres (2 coats)।
Outdoor reapply?▾
Annually before monsoon। Indoor: 2-3 years।
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